In which the Captain and his companions, enriched by their gold and ivory gathering amidst the rains and floods, embark upon the sea once more, engaging in commerce, conflict, and alliance with various peoples and vessels, and enriching themselves by bold and sometimes dubious means. Their voyage carries them through the West Indies and beyond, where exploits grow ever more daring, alliances shift, and new chapters of piracy unfold under the command of bold men like Captain Wilmot and his lieutenants.